Accessing/reading files outside of intranet

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stephen

Hi,

I apologize for another post, since i did not get an answer I am reaching
out again... thanks and appreciate your help.

I have a windows C# application that when run within the intranet is able to
access files on the shared drive via http://server.com/folder1/file.xml we
have a new requirement to access the files and then run our windows
application externally. so when i try to access the same file
http://server.com/folder1/file.xml, it kicks me to the global sign on. I
understand that since i am accessing it externally, i need to 1st
authenticate.

Whats the best way of authenticating and then accessing the files?Another
question is will it kick me to the global authentication page if i have to
access multiple files?

Any help/sample/direction is greatly appreciated,
Stephen
 
I have a windows C# application that when run within the intranet is
able to access files on the shared drive via
http://server.com/folder1/file.xml we have a new requirement to access
the files and then run our windows application externally. so when i
try to access the same file http://server.com/folder1/file.xml, it
kicks me to the global sign on. I understand that since i am accessing
it externally, i need to 1st authenticate.
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One option would be a "web service" to serve the files. You can use a
methodology like X.509 certificates to access the web service. Patterns
and Practices has a few articles and guides that detail X.509 with web
services (note that web service can mean ASMX or WCF in this instance).

You can also capture the logon request in your app and provide
credentials, but the web service opens up more options for working with
partners external to your network.

Peace and Grace,

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